How do I book an MCO quota ticket from Patiala?

Take your movement order (duty) or leave warrant to the Patiala MCO, or route the demand through your unit's movement cell. The MCO allots berths from the Defence Department Quota subject to availability and priority. The DDQ is not bookable directly on IRCTC.

What is the Patiala MCO contact number?

Ask your unit's movement cell or the Patiala station staff for the current MCO contact number — it changes with postings.

Defence Department Quota · Patiala MCO

Patiala MCO Quota Trains

Q: How many MCO quota trains are held by Patiala MCO?

Patiala MCO holds a Defence Department Quota on 7 listed trains covering destinations such as Guwahati, Chennai Central, Hyderabad, Malda Town, Dibrugarh Town, Kalka. Berths per class are indicative — confirm current availability with the MCO before booking.

Trains on which Patiala MCO holds a Defence Department Quota (DDQ) for Armed Forces personnel — reserved berths by class, running days, and the MCO contact. Confirm and book through the MCO.

DDQ trains held by Patiala MCO

7 trains · berths indicative

Defence Department Quota trains and berths held by Patiala MCO.
Train	From → To	Runs	AC1	AC2	AC3	EC	CC	SL	FC	2S
12506North East Express	Anand Vihar (T) → Guwahati	Daily	—	—	—	—	—	5	—	—
12616Grand Trunk Express	New Delhi → Chennai Central	Daily	—	—	—	—	—	2	—	—
12724Andhra Pradesh Express	New Delhi → Hyderabad	Daily	—	—	—	—	—	2	—	—
15610Avadh Assam Express	Delhi Jn → Guwahati	Daily	—	—	—	—	—	4	—	—
13414Farakka Express	Delhi Jn → Malda Town	Daily	—	—	—	—	—	2	—	—
14056Brahmaputra Mail	Delhi Jn → Dibrugarh Town	Daily	—	—	—	—	—	4	—	—
12311Kalka Mail	Delhi Jn → Kalka	Daily	—	—	—	—	—	2	—	—

Classes: AC1/AC2/AC3 (First/Second/Third AC), EC (Executive Chair), CC (Chair Car), SL (Sleeper), FC (First Class), 2S (Second Sitting). Berths are indicative and change — confirm with Patiala MCO. The DDQ is released by the MCO, not booked directly on IRCTC. See the full MCO Quota guide or the MCO quota finder.

Where the Patiala MCO quota trains go

Patiala MCO holds a Defence Department Quota (DDQ) on 7 trains originating from Anand Vihar (T), New Delhi and Delhi Jn. These trains connect Patiala to Guwahati, Chennai Central, Hyderabad, Malda Town, Dibrugarh Town and Kalka. Armed Forces personnel travelling on duty or leave from Patiala can request reserved berths on any of these services through the MCO, subject to availability and movement priority.

Reserved classes & berths at Patiala MCO

The Patiala DDQ covers reserved berths across SL class, adding up to about 21 indicative berths in total across the 7 listed trains. All 7 of these services run daily from Patiala. Berth counts are transcribed best-effort and change frequently — treat them as a guide and confirm the live quota with the Patiala MCO.

How to book the Patiala MCO quota

Carry your movement order (duty) or leave warrant / Form D to the Patiala MCO office.
Route the demand through your unit's movement cell where required, quoting the train and class you need.
The MCO allots berths from the Defence Department Quota by movement priority and availability.
Collect the released ticket / authority — the DDQ is not bookable directly on IRCTC.

For eligibility, warrant rules and the difference between the Defence Department Quota and the tatkal / general quota, read our full MCO Quota guide, or switch stations in the MCO quota finder.